Materials Bulletin: Alkali-Silica Reaction (ASR) Brief
ASR is a reaction between the alkali hydroxides in concrete and reactive forms of silica in the aggregate. The reaction forms a gel that swells when moisture is present. The two step process can be visualized as: 1. Alkali + Silica → Gel reaction Product 2. Gel reaction Product + Moisture → Expansion Factors Affecting ASR
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